American Steam on Australian Rails: The States and the Commonwealth 1877-2004
Author:   David Burke
Publisher:   Indiana University Press
ISBN:  

9780253345271


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   10 November 2004
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained


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Author:   David Burke
Publisher:   Indiana University Press
Imprint:   Indiana University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 27.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.329kg
ISBN:  

9780253345271


ISBN 10:   0253345278
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   10 November 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Foreword Australia's Rails Introducing Matthias Baldwin A Much Travelled Dr. Edwards Chapter 1 The American Connection Chapter 2 Queensland - Pioneering with Steam Chapter 3 New South Wales - All Yankee Brag? Chapter 4 South Australia - Bad Day at Blackwood Chapter 6 - Western Australia & Tasmania - Bulls, Babes & Big Ben Chapter 7 Commonweath - Get Them Quickly! Appendix I - Bibliography, References, Photo credits, Sources, End notes Appendix II - American Steam Locomotives on Australian Government Railways - Classes, Specifications, Builders Numbers, etc. Appendix III - NSW Baldwin Royal Commission 1892 The Engine Driver's soliloquy Index

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This is a classy publication, modern and stylish, not afraid to mix prints of oil paintings, etching andphotographs in a work more satisfying than a mere picture book. It is thorough, too ...Serious steam fans will find plenty to love. --Trains


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David Burke is a former journalist and writer of radio dramas and television programs. His many books include Australia's Last Giants of Steam and Kings of the Iron Horse. He lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.

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